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Below you will find the basic installation guidelines for our
GS50 and TFS50 Outdoor Sub-woofer OmniSpeaker®
units. While all installations and even landscape settings are a
little different in requirements and layout, the following
installation guidelines have served, with little modification for
the successful installation of hundreds of thousands of TIC outdoor
speaker products world wide.
TIC omni-directional outdoor sub-woofers are partially buried in
use. 5 to 7 inches for the GS50 and only 2 or 3 inches for the TFS50
sub woofer. Burying or slightly burying the unit stabilizes the
enclosure, producing a cleaner, deeper and more vibrant sound
quality. The design and finish color blend perfectly with any
landscape. They can be potted for indoor use or patio applications.
The GS50 and TFS50 pro omni units, lid or base contains an
"on the fly" switch-able 70v in-line constant voltage transformer
for commercial use.
The TIC outdoor sub-woofers contain a low pass crossover for
filtering out and promoting only the low frequency signals received
in a full range audio signal. The two outdoor satellite cable feeds
coming from the base of the outdoor sub-woofer units may or may not
be used according to your specific installation requirements. These
satellite units receive the full audio signal normally stated as
20Hz to 20kHz. Please read the Outdoor Sub-Woofer specific
notes following the general instructions below. |
How to install
outdoor sub woofer (guidelines)
1. Carefully unpack the speaker components.
Compare contents of boxes to the exploded parts diagram or parts
list enclosed.
2. Read all the instructions before proceeding on with the
connection of your exterior speakers to insure trouble free
performance of your outdoor speaker system. |
Tic omni sub
woofer
placement & optimization
We all desire the best sound when placing our
exterior sub woofer speakers and while all TIC outdoor speakers may
be quite powerful, you must decide where the best listening area
will be. TIC OmniSpeaker® including our outdoor sub
woofer models are unique in that normal worries of angling the
speakers for sound coverage, looking for the "sweet" spot, trying to
cover multiple listening area's and many other placement issues are
unnecessary in planning, operating or enjoying TIC omni-directional,
outdoor sub woofers. |
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3. Plan the location of the TIC outdoor sub
woofer speakers by making a simple sketch and estimating the length
of the TIC outdoor speaker cable required, access to the amplifier
to be used and the effective area of outdoor sub woofer operation;
the latter being about a twenty to fifty foot broadcast area, model
dependent. It is desirable not to leave "dead zones" between the
outdoor sub woofer speakers broadcast coverage. |
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Note:The GS50 & TFS50 outdoor sub woofer Omni
speaker units have both Left and Right Inputs unlike "normal"
outdoor speakers which usually only have one or the other. This is
to accomodate your ability to use the outdoor sub woofer to power
two full range satellite speakers directly from the GS50 or TFS50
outdoor sub woofer unit. |
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4. Check your layout plan/ sketch for obstacles: Sidewalks,
driveways, water, trees, bushes or garden fences, existing sprinkler
paths or piping, architectural features and other obstacles that
will interfere with, later obscuring or final laying of the wire and
placement of the TIC outdoor speakers. |
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5. Before digging holes, drilling holes or mounting brackets
for the TIC outdoor speakers or the wires, lay out the units and the
wires per your sketch/ diagram. Recheck your drawing for any
obstacles. 6. Review your point of entry into the house,
garage or out building containing the power source to ensure the
best point for entry. A crawl space, window or garage wall may
provide the best entry point. If necessary, drill a hole only
slightly larger than the wires used and use a good caulk or silicone
to seal the hole around the site when the installation of your new
TIC outdoor speakers is complete. |
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CAUTION!
Be careful not to drill in an area where house wiring is installed
or piping and sprinklers may be present. Metal casements or window
frames should also be avoided. This could cause structural damage or
worse, a safety problem! |
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7. Placing your outdoor omni speakers Note: TIC
Corporation always recommends you connect your new outdoor
speakers to your amplification equipment in close proximity and
check their correct operation before you begin their exterior
installation. Later, this test will help point out any difficulties
that occur in cable runs or connectivity issues. Please first note
item “8.” below.
a. Dig a hole 10 inches deep that is 16 inches by 16
inches square. Carefully place the speaker in to insure proper fit;
the top of TIC OmniSpeaker® will extend approximately
5in. above the ground. Repeat for all OmniSpeaker®
outdoor speakers to be installed. |
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b. Next, layout the speaker cord routes with string and
small stakes to line up where to trench and keep this final length
of string to measure and properly cut your cable if taking from a
roll.. Dig a 4 to 6 inch deep trench along this line to each
speaker. This can be best done in soft soil by using a flat spade.
Insert the spade in ground at a 45º angle and push sod
and dirt up leaving a narrow slit to lay the wire into. After
spading all the trenches, lay the wire to insure adequate length for
installation. |
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c. Check the both ends of the wires for adequate length to
hookup to a TIC volume control, TIC speaker selector and/ or
amplifier/ receiver depending upon your particular installation
configuration. Some extra length or "play" should be left in the
cable for adjustments. |
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d. Recheck the connections and hook up the system to check
for full functioning, following connection instructions for your
system. Should everything operate properly, close up trenches and
carefully fill around the speakers. Place excess dirt around flower
beds or trees as is appropriate, secure your cable run and tidy the
final installation. |
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8. Connecting your TIC
Outdoor Sub Woofer to your sound system
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CAUTION! Refer to your
amplifier/ receiver system manual for the manufacturers proper
connection procedures. These take precedence over any connection
instructions expressed or implied here. Select a minimum initial
output. Check out the balance control next on the indoor and TIC
outdoor sub woofer speakers. Carefully raise the volume control in
small steps to insure distortion free output. Overloading with a
distorted signal can seriously damage your new TIC outdoor sub
woofer speakers. |
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CAUTION! Be very careful not to
reverse polarity on your new TIC speakers;
+ to + and -
to - only, when connecting your speakers. Follow the color
coding on your TIC speaker wires which is usually Red for positive
and Black for ground/ common. Incorrect polarity connection of your
TIC exterior speakers will result in poor sound reproduction and
potentially damage your audio system, TIC outdoor speakers and any
sound equipment. |
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Enjoy your new
outdoor music room! |
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Please relax and
enjoy your installation of another quality tic outdoor speaker
product! |
Tic omni directional
outdoor sub woofers
TIC GS50 & TFS50 Outdoor Sub Woofers require a little more
care in connection than standard single channel speaker units. You
will note upon inspection that these units have one larger diameter
cable, slightly off center, coming out of the base plate that
contains four core wires; Right channel +, Right channel - & Left
channel +, Left channel -. These are the connections to your
Receiver Amplifier. |
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Again, this is to accomodate your choice of using your new outdoor
sub woofer with an added pair of full range satellite speakers. The
picture above shows our TIC GS50 outdoor sub woofer using two GS5
mini omni speakers as satellites. |
Below is a simple
internal wiring diagram of the outdoor sub woofer
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You will also note the two separate two core cables coming from the
outdoor sub woofer base plate which are the connections for two
satellite full range speakers if used. This complete outdoor sub
woofer driven satellite system is unique in that it also contains
TIC's "on-the-fly" 70v distribution switching system for commercial
use. Upon removing the lid of your new GS50 or the base plate of the
TFS50, you will note the dual 70v knob adjustements to select 70v
tap (2.5W 5W 10W & 15W) settings for the satellite outdoor speakers |
Playing your tic exterior and
interior speakers together
In the event that you play your indoor and outdoor speakers
simultaneously with the same receiver - amplifier, you may sometimes
experience higher volume levels with your indoor speakers. The are
many reasons for this;
- Most TIC exterior speaker models are a full 8Ω (Ohms)
impedance while many indoor home theatre, bookshelf or wall
speakers sold today are the lesser 4Ω – 6Ω only.
- Most interior speakers radiate in one direction only
(mono–directional). TIC omni speakers and their famous
OmniSpeakers® for instance, are designed to radiate in
a full 360° (omni–directional) broadcast area.
- Area sound concentration is much higher in an interior
environment with interior walls than an exterior environment
without them.
- No reflection or sound promotion in an exterior environment.
In fact, exterior ambient acoustics plays a large part in
absorbing and therefore reducing the exterior sound levels of all
outdoor speakers and broadcast equipment.
- The waterproof materials used in the TIC outdoor speaker
components, cones and the resistance in long exterior outdoor
speaker cable runs lowers the frequency level received by all
exterior speakers.
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Option to use the 25v 70v 100v
in-line constant voltage distribution system
The TIC GS50 & TFS50 Pro Outdoor Sub Woofer Omni Speaker
units come preset, ready to operate at a standard 8 Ohms. The GS50 &
TFS50 Pro Omni outdoor sub woofer units also have the option
to run and are often used in commercial applications at 70v using
their internal, factory pre-installed, switch-able 70v distribution
system. The 70v option includes 2.5, 5, 10 & 15W taps for your
selection and preferred operating wattages. |
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Please Note: While many enthusiasts and consumers regular and
successfully install our products, TIC Corporation always recommends
the services of a trained and licensed audio professional, CEDIA,
NSCA, for correct and worry free installation. This is particularly
recommended in, what is commonly referred to as "commercial", 25v
70v 100v distributed audio applications. |
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Winterizing the system
TIC outdoor OmniSpeakers® are the standard
specification used in most Theme Parks, Leisure and Amusement
Centers World Wide. A trick they recommended to us many years ago;
in addition to the TIC outdoor speakers weatherproof properties, the
system can be best protected from snow and ice, where appropriate,
by securing a plastic bag over the unit until the spring thaw. |
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TIC outdoor speaker preventative
maintenance
Bi-annual or yearly maintenance of your outdoor speakers is
always recommended. How often you actually do this is use dependent.
If you have an outdoor speaker TIC OmniSpeaker® GS3 -
GS50, you should first remove any garden debris or particulate
matter from around the base of the protruding outdoor speaker
housing and grill. Carefully check the black foam ring (TIC part #
GS FF) that acts as a protective filter for the interior components.
If it is not occluded or degraded, if it is please remove any waste
and replace as necessary.
It may be necessary to remove the lid off your outdoor
OmniSpeaker® for careful inspection. This may be done by
removing the three screws which are exposed once you stretch and
remove the black foam filter which is supposed to be covering the
metal impact speaker grill. These three screws fasten the aluminum
impact screen and lid assembly to the base housing and then lift
off. Upon removing the grill & lid assembly, look down upon the
speaker and carefully remove any bugs, debris or sandy particles
that have gotten inside and are lying upon the speaker. These small
objects if not removed can cause crackling sounds or distortion as
they are bounced around on the speaker cone during play. This will
affect the sound reproduction of the unit.
When you are satisfied and the unit is clean carefully replace
the components in reverse order.
Your TIC outdoor OmniSpeakers® and TIC outdoor
speakers in general actually require very little in the way of
maintenance, however any preventative maintenance is always
preferable to none. |
Contact
Please Contact
us at Just Garden
Speakers where we will be happy to answer any questions you may
have. |
